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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK (Dec. 2 in St. Augustine galleries)

20.05.12

New exhibits open in more than 20 area galleries from 5 to 9 p.m. the first Friday of each month. The art walk is sponsored by Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA). Go to  artgalleriesofstaugustine.com .ART WALK MUSICDec. 2: The music department of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine announces that the First Friday Art Walk concert will take place at 6 p.m. in the Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. Jonathan Easter, former organist and choirmaster at St. Paul’s By the Sea Episcopal Church in Jacksonville Beach, will be the guest artist. Easter is currently a masters degree candidate in music at Emory University. His program will feature holiday music of Keith Chapman, J.S. Bach, John Rutter, Herbert Howells, Marcel Dupre and others. The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be taken.Art exhibits opening on Friday, Dec. 2:UPTOWNAbbott Tract Artists, 31 San Marco Ave., 829-2934: Original art by Northeast Florida artists will be on view through the month.WEST AUGUSTINEGifts for Living, 215 W. King St., 824-9513: Local artists will feature new works.Jackson’s Garage Bar, 223 W. King St., 215-0665: Local art will be featured from 6 to 9 p.m., and dining will be available throughout the evening until 11 p.m.  Live entertainment will be provided by Chelsea Saddler & The Things They Carried.Present Moment Organic Market and Cafe, 226 W. King St., 827-4499: Local art and outdoor dining will be available throughout the evening.Space:Eight, 228 W. King St., 829-2838 or  800-826-4649 : This gallery announces the return of world renowned artist Derek Hess for an exhibition of all new works created expressly for this show. Screen-printed and signed show posters will be available for a donation to local no-kill animal rescue Wags and Whiskers. From concert posters to politically charged fine art pieces, the Cleveland-based artist has tested the waters of both the music and art world for more than 15 years. For details on his work, go to  derekhess.com .KING STREETAnastasia Books, 81 C King St., 827-0075: A reception for St. Augustine’s newest source for heritage clothing, Ma’am and Sirs Resale Fashions and Historic Apparel, will be from 5 to 8 p.m. The apparel boutiques offers historical costumes and vintage clothing at the Saturday farmers’ market at the Ampitheatre. Also during the art walk, Elsie Hedetniemi Carr, author, and Robert Carr, photographer, will offer their guide book, “A Comprehensive Guide to Lodgings of St. Augustine.” The book features 150 lodgings throughout St. Johns County ( www.lodgingsofstaugustine.com ). In addition, a chair sculpture will be auctioned to benefit the Stetson Kennedy Foundation. Wood sculptor James Rivers donated a giant wooden chair made of six types of trees from state and county parks throughout Florida. Wood pieces include mahogany, walnut, oak, sweet gum cedar and Florida heart pine.Anchor Boutique, 210 Saint George St., 808-7078,  www.anchorboutique.com : Nali Atulu, specializing in one-of-a-kind, handmade wearable alligator art, will be featured from 6 to 9 p.m. Contemporary accessories such as handbags and stackable bangles will be on view. Nali Atulu is the product of a father-daughter team, combining Jack’s passion for fine artistry and his childhood experiences on Louisiana bayous with Alyssa’s love of fashion and her dedication to creating a sustainable and beautiful product. Nali Atulu means “golden arrow” in Timucuan, the language of the indigenous group that inhabited the water where they source their skins. Free refreshments and music also will be offered.Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King St., 825-4577: Karen Victoria and Maureen Crescenzo will show fine handbags and jewelry during an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2. The exhibit will continue through Jan. 3. Victoria specializes in handbags as “wearable art” — this season she has added leather and faux fur to her already rich tones and textures. Crescenzo will presenther distinctive jewelry designs with an emphasis on the use of semi-precious stones, metals, vintage and upcycled adornments.Butterfield Too Gallery, 137 King St., 825-4577: Jim Rivers, the “wizard of wood,” will be featured from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 during the art walk. Handcarved tables, chairs, mirrors and sculptures will be on view. Rivers cuts, forms and polishes each piece while making a functional work of art. The exhibit will be on display through Jan. 3.Coast2Coast Properties Inc., 93 King St.: The artwork of Linda Janse Van Rensburg, a South African artist residing in Hastings, will be featured from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2. Her work allows glimpses of Africa through her many handmade and painted textiles. Along with her studio work, she is an internationally recognized equestrian instructor. Live music and refreshments also will be available.The Courtyard Gallery, 75 King Street, Ste. 123, in the Lightner Museum courtyard, 599-8522: Fine art will be on view.57 Treasury, 144-1 King St., 827-1707: Sissy Barr of New Smyrna Beach will show scenes of “Old Florida” in a collection of oil on canvas paintings. An artist reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m.The Grand Bohemian Gallery, 53 King St., 829-6880,  www.grandbohemiangallery.com : Original art of local and internationally renowned artists will be on view.James Coleman Signature Gallery, 65 King St., 829-1925: View fine art by former Disney background artist James Coleman. The gallery is in the Casa Monica Hotel.Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King St., 829-0065: The gallery will feature more than 250 local and national artists, this gallery features an eclectic mix of fine art, ceramics, jewelry, fine gifts and mixed media artwork. Hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. during First Fridays.ST. GEORGE STREETAbsolute Americana Art Gallery, 77 Bridge St., 824-5545: This gallery hosts the personal collection of Master Marketer and Fine wine & spirits guru Michel Roux.Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., on the Flagler College campus, 826-8530: The museum will not be open during the December art walk, and will be closed for the holidays from Dec. 12 through Jan. 12. The Senior Portfolio exhibition will open at 5 p.m. Dec. 8, with limited hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dec. 9; and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dec. 10.Crystal Clear Galleries, 5 Spanish St., behind the Oldest Wooden School House, 819-9705: Fine art, home decor and gift items will be featured.Dow Museum of Historic Houses, 149 Cordova St., 823-9722: “Double Exposure,” an exhibit offering holiday discounts and featuring the work of artists Debbie Boon and Charles Dickinson, will be on view during the art walk. Dickinson is a professional plein air painter. Boon is a native Floridian and St. Augustine resident. Spanish and Art History were her subjects at the University of North Florida. After her degree she began painting full time, and apprenticing with Dickinson. In the spirit of the holidays and in the hopes of raising money for Jupiter Medical Center where Boon was treated for breast cancer, the artists are offering special pricing on selected works with a percentage of the sales going to the center.High Tide Gallery (formerly Mullet Beach Gallery), 51 Cordova St.,  www.thehightidegallery.com , 829-6831: Local artists and guitarist Richard Kuncicky will be on hand to meet and greet patrons during the art walk. Holiday gift items also will be on view including jewelry. Refreshments from The Tasting Room will be served.The Lion and the Mermaid, 28 Cuna St., 460-2102: Local artists Lowell Beyer, Holly Robert Mulkey, Richard French, Francoise, Lyn Asselta, Debi James, H. Frank Powell, Rosamond Parrish and Linda Holmes will exhibit new works from 5 to 9 p.m. In addition, Randy Cribbs will sign copies of his books on Dec. 2, and live music will be provided by Michael Jordon. On Dec. 3, Marie Vernon will sign copies of “Graceland Express” from noon to 4 p.m.The Market on Granada, 6 Granada St., 823-9704: Mixed media artwork by Laura O’Neal, Kathleen Lambert, David Hartzel and Mandy will be on view, as well as oil paintings and mixed media by Francoise; photography by Ken Barrett, Hookey Hamilton and George Paul; watercolors by Janice Flowers; ceramic garden art by Jerry Peters;handcrafted fused glass art by Susan Goracy; gyotaku prints by Hugh Holborn; and palmweaving artwork by Chris. Metalartz Gallery, 58 Hypolita St., 824-6322: A two-day trunk show featuring wearable art by jewelry artist Virginia Sonnenberger will be feature. The trunk show will be held during the art walk on Dec. 2, and will continue at 11 a.m. Dec. 3. Sonnenberger’s collections are primarily reflective of her passion for the beach and surf and wonder for the magnificent impact of vibrant color in the world. A portion of the proceeds will help cancer patients and their families. The gallery also will feature the art of 12 newly represented artists including metal artist Tripp Gregson. His mechano-organic style utilizing recycled road sign artwork can be mounted indoors or out. The artist’s newest works are a series of sea life including various fish and turtles.Paul Albritton Gallery, 62B Spanish St., 540-6192: Award-winning jeweler and artist Paul Albritton displays his affordable, contemporary fine art — paintings, sculpture, photography, light fixtures, fountains and woodworking.St. Augustine Photographic Art, 35 Hypolita St., corner of Hypolita and St. George Streets, 819-9512, www.getyourphotosoncanvas.com : A painting demonstration by French-Caribbean artist Francoise and a book signing by photographer Rob Lynch will be featured from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 during the art walk. Francoise will do a live painting demonstration of her colorful oil painting technique, and she and Lynch will sign copies of their recently published a book, “Francoise: Behind the Scenes, The Burlap Series,” which will be available for purchase (also available at  amazon.com ).Taberna del Gallo, 35 St. George St.: Dean Quigley, painter of historic scenes, will have paintings and prints on display during the artwalk and will be onsite painting during the event. Quigley dresses in period clothing as he explains his artwork to visitors.Tripp Harrison Studio & Gallery, 22 Cathedral Place, 824-3662: The gallery will be open during the art walk, with Tripp Harrison originals on view.VUE, 58A Spanish St., 825-4088: Books by local author Randy Cribbs are now available in the Book Nook. This location is an emporium featuring local art, children’s and adult books, a year-round Christmas shop, scarves, jewelry, greeting cards and gifts. VUE continues to promote its grass roots charity — For every book sold, a new book is donated to Wolfson’s Childrens Hospital.OLD TOWNAMIRO, 9C Aviles St.  amiroartandfound.com , 824-8460: The newest gallery on Aviles Street, this cooperative venture features art by Ginny Bullard, Estella Fransbergen, Deane Kellogg, Jan Master, Wendy Mandel McDaniel and Marcia Myrick Siany. Art showcases works in wood, clay, metal, canvas, paper and glass.Aviles Gallery, 11 C Aviles St., 823-8608: New works by local artists will be featured Dec. 2 during the art walk. Charlene Cross has enamels featuring whimsical frogs and a classical torso series, and Christie Moore has handmade tiles in a perfect size for gift-giving. Georgia Gayle Nick presents a pelican image and Nights of Lights photography, and Joe Taylor’s chickens and roosters also will be on view.Goldsmith shop, 11B Aviles St., inside Dan Holiday’s leather shop: Jeweler Joel Bagnal will show new works in sterling silver and gold, including silver or gold thumbprints, samples of custom wedding rings, and a selection of earrings and rings inspired by a wide variety of subjects.P.A.St.A. Fine Arts Gallery, 214 Charlotte St.,  pastafineartsgallery.com , 824-0251: Awarded artist Shirley De Pasquale will be the featured artist this month, exhibiting “Celebration of Color.” An opening reception will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 during the art walk. She has been an exhibiting member in the gallery for 12 years and has been teaching watercolor painting in St. Augustine for 18 years.Plum Gallery, 9 Aviles St., 825-0069: Featured artists will include Mary Lou Gibson, Robert Renwick, Sara Pedigo and David Engdahl, as well as the work of proprietors Karen Sheridan and Susanna Richter-Helman. Award-winning local abstract painter Mary Lou Gibson offers mesmerizing landscapes of internal meditation and endless emotional fields.St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., 824-2310,  www.staaa.org : “Fantastic Florida,” an open media show featuring the sights and structures, beaches and byways, flora and fauna that make Florida fantastic, will open from to 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 during the art walk, with awards announced at 7 p.m. The exhibit will run through Dec. 29.Worley Faver Studio & Gallery, 11A Aviles St., 829-2450: Celebrating its 6th anniversary, this location will featuring Worley Faver’s hand-built pottery and other artists.ANASTASIA ISLANDIsland Framers and Gallery, 4106 A1A South, just south of the Oasis, 471-3135,  islandframers.com : Celebrating its 5th anniversary, this gallery showcases original and print art by local artists inclduing mosaics, H.C. etchings and lino-blocks by Manila Clough; watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by Nancy Chenoweth Bain; watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by Joan Dorrill; panoramic photos by Don Dewhurst; wildlife photos by Bob Dorrill; underwater photos by Bruce Zavon; and prints and acrylics by Jaxon.Simple Gestures, 4 East White St., 827-9997: The art walk reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 2 will featuring textile and fabric artists. Handknitted scarves by Sandra Osser-Gaspar will be available, along with hats by Sally Engel; appliqued works by Kelly Holleran; aprons and scarves by Stacey Capo; felted scarves, booties, and berets by Stefanie Waschull; felted purses and other creations by Nancy Radford; and handmade hats from Peru. Also on holiday special, buy-one get-one free art pieces by Steve Ryder. Live music and tasty tidbits by Purple Olive will be offered.Sydney McKenna Gallery, 5 Inlet Place, 824-2414: Local landscapes and stone jewelry by Sydney McKenna will be on view.Tim’s Wine Market, 128 Sea Grove Main St., 461-0059: Artist Tommy D. Cox will exhibit fine art paintings during an opening reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Raised and educated in Atlanta, his artistic development came from living in that urban environment and taking advantage of the large art community it offered. Art and painting also ran in the family as his mother, an enormous influence on him, was also a painter. He moved to Florida in the ’70s, where he worked in Jacksonville painting portraits and murals. He moved to St. Augustine in 1994 and works as a muralist.

Source: St. Augustine Record